Abandoned Baby Rescued In Phuket

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Abandoned baby rescued in Phuket

Although feverish, the infant boy discovered abandoned in Phuket last

night appeared otherwise healthy.

PHUKET: -- Kamala Police are searching for the parents of an infant found abandoned in Phuket last night.

Neighbors who heard the relentless crying of an infant found the boy, age estimated at about two months, in an unnumbered home in Kamala Village 5 at about 9pm.

They contacted local tambon chief Santi Saraya, who in turn notified Kamala Police and members of the Ruam Katanyu Kamala social service foundation.

Police found the baby boy inside the vacant dwelling. There were no child care materials or any other items found inside to suggest the home had been recently occupied.

The child, suffering from a high fever, was taken to Patong Hospital by the foundation workers.

Kamala Police are now investigating to try to learn the identity of the child and his parents.

Source: http://www.phuketgazette.net/archives/articles/2011/article10858.html

-- Phuket Gazette 2011-08-23

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Mother reclaims Phuket ‘Ramadan’

Baby Ramadan is still in hospital with fever, but now reunited with

his mum. Photo: Wichai Witthawat

PHUKET: -- The mother of the baby reported found abandoned on Sunday night has presented herself at Patong Hospital and is now reunited with her one-month-old son, named Ramadan.

Kamala Police Duty Officer Somnerk Dumkeaw said, “It was a misunderstanding. The baby boy was not abandoned. His name is Ramadan because he was born in the Muslim month of Ramadan. His mother is a 34-year-old from Chonburi.”

“She used to live with a foreigner, but they separated a few months ago. She was in a bad situation,” said Capt Somnerk, who declined to reveal the mother's name.

About two months ago, Mr Rem Kritsan and his family, a local Muslim family, offered to let the mother live with them in their home in Kamala.

At that time she was heavily pregnant with Ramadan and had a two-year-old son to care for.

“On Monday, Ramadan’s mother had an argument with the family. She decided to take her boys out of the house,” he said.

A neighbor felt pity for baby Ramadan, asking her not to take Ramadan away with her because it was raining.

“Around 7pm on Monday night, the mother took her son – but not Ramadan – with her on her motorbike and left the family,” said the captain.

“After the mother had left, the family learned that Ramadan had a fever. They contacted local tambon chief Santi Saraya. The chief called the Kusoldham Foundation for help,” he added.

Kusoldham Foundation volunteers arrived and took the baby to Patong Hospital on Monday night.

“Ramadan’s mother presented herself at the hospital yesterday morning,” said Capt Somneuk.

“The baby still has a fever, so he is still at the hospital as is his mother. I explained to her that we can coordinate with relevant authorities to provide any needed help.

“Some people have already contacted us and expressed willingness to adopt the baby. However, she was adamant that she wants to raise the baby herself,” he added.

Source: http://www.phuketgazette.net/news/detail.asp?id=10865

-- Phuket Gazette 2011-08-24